The gay hub

Ibiza is considered one of the top European LGBTQIA hotspots, with many contending that it's the optimal of all. Why? Ibiza is a clubbers and hedonists paradise and if that doesn't attract lgbtq+ and people of all other sexual orientations, we don't know what does.

There's so much more to it than that though. Ibiza had one of the first organised, if clandestine, gay scenes in Spain in the 60's – in short the island has a drawn-out history with gay culture as you will watch when you walk around the Gay and LGBTQIA area in Ibiza Town.

As well as a very good dedicated gay scene, you'll find that many places are mixed: here sexual orientation is beautiful much a non-issue. There are some LGBTQIA / mixed nights in the super clubs, though you will find that just about most club nights are going to be LGBTQIA friendly. With so many world-beating and hugely influential club nights, you owe it to yourself to make it part of your experience.

Gay bars and clubs are mainly located in Ibiza Town, the fortified old town Dalt Vila and the suburb Figueretas – it's the gay hub of the island, especially in and around the avenue of Calle de la Virgen in the port area where you'll glimpse much col